The pilot announced the descent and the seat belt
sign lit up. My daughter and I watched
while the plane broke through clouds and ventured toward the landing
strip. Endless sky, puffy clouds, beauty
beyond description! Suddenly, colors
hovered over a group of clouds. . .a vivid rainbow. We viewed the start (too bad it was not the
end – no pot of gold for us!) and saw it disappear to the ground below. The
sight took my breath away.
The view from the beach reveals and endless sea
meeting up with blue sky. Clouds hover,
white mixed with gray. Thunder claps,
lightning strikes. The show begins with
heavy raindrops pelting our skin. I look
to the right and the showers intensify over the water, heading straight for our
family. It was amazing to watch the
storm enter the scene, yet altering our plans.
Our umbrella flipped inside out and my daughter and I fled the
scene. My son and hubby stay in the
rain, experiencing the storm alongside
the sea creatures.
The evening brought a moment desired for a long
time. A moment I could check off a goal
list. My husband and I ate dinner
seaside, the sun still tucked away nicely behind cloud covering. An opening appeared between cloud lining and
sea. I knew God would bring the sun out
in time to paint a beautiful sunset into the sea. Post dinner, we sat and waited for the
moment. The sun broke cloud, shone
brightly on the sea and began descent.
Colors filled the sky, changing minute by minute. The
moment just as I imagined.
God reveals His presence in the beauty above. Mankind cannot manipulate the artistic power
of God. Never the same, the sky keeps
life interesting. Storms, sun, clouds,
clarity or vivid color schemes catch my eye daily. I absolutely love it! The painting of the sky presents visible
evidence of the invisible.
My dear friends, there will always be a rainbow
after the storm. You may need to look
closely, but it is there. Trudging through
the toughest of times will bring exhaustion along with countless other
emotions. The rainbow will come and take
your breath away. The weight lifted,
tears wiped away and beauty from ashes reveal.
Hang on for the rainbow.
Storms come in without warning. One minute life moves swiftly, comfortably
and predictable; then, looking to right, the storm comes at you fast. Before any movement can be made, the
situation intensifies and pain hovers over each day. No mechanism can protect from experiencing
the storm. Fleeing the scene does not
take away the pain nor progress through healing. We must remain and grow, experiencing the
storm alongside God.
Often, we wait for a moment long desired. Patience builds emotion, faith, trust and
strength. God knows exactly how moments
need to be played out to accomplish purpose in life. He does truly work ALL things out for
good. But, patience must be present to
experience a moment. If we try to make
things happen in our timing, we cheat ourselves of the moment. We miss the full experience, the appreciation
to the Maker of all things and we begin relying on the world to provide a
moment. The world will not fulfill, wait
patiently to experience the moments planned by God. Patience produces maturity. Maturity leads to strength. Strength reveals the light of Christ for
others to see. The light of Christ
breaks through the flesh, making His presence known so others may be saved.
God’s presence exists all around to be seen. He will never leave nor forsake. In the storms of this life, He protects,
guides, loves and progresses us through.
He creates beauty from the darkest of times. He holds the power to heal. Hold on in this life my dear friends and
recognize His presence in all circumstances.
Acknowledge, Believe, Confess and Devote every moment to the Cross!
Life is beautiful through God’s eyes. The Light of this world shines for you. Soak it up, share it to all you meet.
Live life. . .One Day at a
time!
Sheree Craig
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